5 letter words starting with BLA

Dictionary Entry: "Blahs" Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A feeling of boredom or dissatisfaction; a lack of enthusiasm or motivation.
2. A mild illness characterized by lethargy and depression; a feeling of being unwell without any specific symptoms.

Pronunciations:

• US: /blɑz/
• UK: /blɑːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "blahs" is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century as a colloquial expression to describe a feeling of boredom or dissatisfaction. It is often used to describe a temporary state of mind, such as feeling uninspired or unenthusiastic about a task or activity. The term has also been used to describe a mild illness characterized by lethargy and depression, often without any specific symptoms.

Synonyms:

• Boredom
• Ennui
• Malaise
• Lethargy
• Depression

Related Words:

• Blaze
• Plaza
• Flaws
• Clash
• Gulag

Example Sentences:

• After a long day at work, she felt the blahs and didn feel like doing anything.
• He had a case of the blahs and didn feel like going out.
• The rainy weather always gave her the blahs.
• She couldn shake off the blahs and decided to take a day off.

blase

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before; apathetic; worldly-wise

Pronunciation (US): blɑːˈzeɪ

Pronunciation (UK): blɑːˈzeɪ

Origin and Usage: The word "blase" originated in the mid-19th century from the French word blasé, which means "deprived of sensation." It was first used in English to describe a person who was no longer interested in something because they had experienced it too often. Today, it is commonly used to describe someone who is bored or indifferent to something that would normally be exciting or interesting.

Synonyms: apathetic, unimpressed, indifferent, bored, jaded, nonchalant, unconcerned, uninterested, worldly-wise

Related Words: blaze, bales, abase, sable, ables

Example Sentences:

1. After years of traveling the world, she was completely blase about visiting new places.
2. The celebrity was so blase about fame that he refused to give interviews or sign autographs.
3. Despite the excitement of the crowd, the athlete appeared blase and uninterested in the competition.

Blank

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb, adjective

Definitions:

• Noun: A space left empty for writing or printing something in.
• Verb: To make something blank or empty.
• Adjective: Without any writing, marks, or pictures.

Pronunciations:

• US: /blæŋk/
• UK: /blæŋk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "blank" comes from the Middle English word "blanc", meaning "white". It has been in use since the 14th century. Its usage as a noun and verb has remained consistent over time, while its usage as an adjective has evolved to include the meaning of "empty" or "unfilled".

Synonyms:

• Noun: Space, gap, void
• Verb: Erase, clear, wipe
• Adjective: Empty, unfilled, bare

Related Words:

• Blunt
• Flank
• Clank
• Plank
• Frank

Example Sentences:

• The teacher handed out a blank sheet of paper for the students to write on.
• He blanked out the sensitive information before sending the email.
• The wall was blank, waiting for the artist to paint a mural on it.

blame

Part of Speech: verb, noun

Definition:

• to hold someone responsible for a fault or mistake
• to criticize someone for doing something wrong
• responsibility for a fault or mistake

Pronunciations:

• US: /bleɪm/
• UK: /bleɪm/

Origin and Usage:

The word "blame" originated in Middle English from the Old English word "blǣman" which means "to blame, revile, or slander." It is commonly used in everyday language to indicate responsibility for a fault or mistake.

Synonyms:

• responsibility
• fault
• accountability
• culpability
• guilt

Related Words:

• shame
• flame
• frame
• claim
• brave

Example Sentences:

• He blames the company for his financial problems.
• She was blamed for the failure of the project.
• The blame for the accident was placed on the driver.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A swelling or sore on the skin, typically caused by an infection or injury.

Pronunciations: US: /bleɪn/; UK: /bleɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "blain" comes from Middle English "bleine" and Old English "blǣgen" meaning "bladder" or "boil". It was first used in the 14th century and is still used today, though it is considered archaic or poetic.

Synonyms: Sore, Boil, Pustule, Abscess, Ulcer.

Related Words: Blase, Blate, Blare, Blaze, Bleak.

Example Sentences:

• He developed a painful blain on his foot after hiking in the woods.
• The blain on her lip made it difficult to eat.
• The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the blain on his arm.